State Fair shortened by half

The Wyoming State Fair will only last four days this year, a reduction by half from the traditional eight days.

“The condensed schedule will increase daily activity on the grounds for the duration of the fair while shortening the time away from home for families, vendors, and young people who participate in the fair,” James Goodrich, Director of the Wyoming State Fair said in a press release. Last fall, state fair officials toured the Wyoming and held listening sessions in Wyoming’s communities regarding how to keep the fair affordable.

Throughout those listening sessions, Goodrich referred to...